Fort Larned USD 495

Our office phones are already working overtime with all of these students making a #goodnewscallhome 📞🧡 We don’t mind one bit! #larnedpride #lesfamily

Getting back in the groove with our monthly Site Council meetings! Kansas law requires every school to have a Site Council made up of parents, community members, staff, and students. These groups give advice on school goals and performance, help decide the best ways to reach those goals, and provide ongoing support for students and staff.

Larned Middle School would like to thank Leigh Anne Seeman, Brian Carlton, Jim Forrest, and Katelyn Nusser for serving as community representatives this year. We are also proud of our three students who presented today and shared what is happening and what is coming up at LMS! #larnedpride #bettertogether

Larned High School is excited to share that we’re now using GoFan! That means we can now accept card payments at the gate & concession stand 💃 (and yes, we’re still happy to take cash). You also have the option to prepay your admission and make a quick entrance into the games.

Prepay for Thursday’s volleyball triangular: https://gofan.co/event/3689866?schoolId=KS25162
Prepay for Friday’s football game: https://gofan.co/event/3689709?schoolId=KS25162

USD 495 also offers full-year, seasonal, individual, and family passes that can save your family money all year long. Buy your passes here: https://gofan.co/event/3689761?schoolId=KS25162

To learn more about GoFan and how it works, visit www.usd495.com/gofan #larnedpride

Julie Strasburg would like to nominate Janae Finger LMS Librarian for an Orange Spot Recognition. Janae has kept on top of all our many laminating needs as school gets into full swing. #orangeSpot #larnedpride

Mr. Scheideman took time to help an office staff member haul off a mess in the copy room Friday morning. When others go the extra mile at LHS it makes me proud to be apart of their team! #orangespot

Mrs. DeMond would like to nominate LES staff for an Orange Spot Recognition. So many people from all over the building have welcomed me since before school started and continue to do so as well as offering to help if I need itl #orangespot #larnedpride

Cheryl Beckwith would like to nominate Rachel Jacobs and Danialle Wood for an Orange Spot Recognition. They both do a tremendous job with their students and it's clear how much progress they've made. #orangespot #larnedpride

Mrs. McGurk would like to nominate Rocio Wagner for an Orange Spot Recognition. Rocio stepped up and took the initiative to organize our bus dismissal sheets. This is much appreciated and very helpful. #orangespot #larnedpride

The LHS VB team will get their season officially started on Saturday as they travel to Hesston to take part int the CKL Pre-Season Tournament. Play begins at 9am. Admission will be $6 for Adults & $5 for students. CKL Passes will be accepted. Good luck, Indians!

Thanks to the ladies of Kappa Psi for hosting Hi5 Friday at LES today! The kids (and staff) handled the first full week of school like champs! Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!

POV: You just realized it’s a 3-day weekend 🙌

We'll see everyone back on Tuesday! #larnedpride

The LHS Football team will travel to Hays on Friday night to take part in the TMP Football Jamboree at Lewis Field on the campus of Fort Hays State University. Both the Varsity & JV will be in action starting at 6pm.

Check out our 6th graders learning how important communication is in science through this fun activity in Ms. Polston’s class! #larnedpride #learningisfun

The LHS Volleyball team is hosting a Jamboree on Thursday. Teams from Holcomb, Macksville & Russell will be in attendance. Varsity & JV matches will begin at 5pm at Larned Middle School. Hope to see you there!

Tomorrow is our first Early Dismissal Wednesday for LMS and LHS! Students will be released at 2:40 PM. If you didn’t grab a flyer at Meet the Teacher, here’s a look at the “why” behind the change and what it means for families. #larnedpride

Starting Thursday, August 28, 2025, the bus stop at the former Hillside School (502 W. 5th Street) will no longer be in service at the request of the property’s new owner.

Students on Routes 16, 21, and 31 will now use the new stop at Grace Lutheran Church, on the north side along 6th Street (6th & Carroll).

We’re very thankful to Grace Lutheran Church for allowing us to use their space as a stop for our students.

We know any change in routine can cause a little confusion, and we want you to know we’re right there with you. More than anything, the safety of our kids comes first. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Richard Fairchild, Director of Transportation, at (620) 285-8492 or richard.fairchild@usd495.com. #larnedpride

Only the start of the year and these Electrical 2 students are already tackling the new motor control boards with Mr. Hewson. Impressive stuff! ⚡️ #larnedpride

Calling all LHS alumni cheerleaders!

Homecoming is less than a month away, and we’d love to have you back on the sidelines one more time. Dust off your orange and black and help us cheer on the Indians at this year’s game! 🧡🖤

This quick form lets us know if you’re interested (no commitment yet, just planning!): www.usd495.com/forms/lhs-alumni-cheer-interest-form

Shoutout to Convoy of Hope and Valley Community Church for their generosity to LMS and LHS! Thank you for caring about our students and schools. #larnedpride #bettertogether